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OT Propane and a Big Easy

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OT Propane and a Big Easy

Mike L

I have a Big Easy turkey frier. I used to use a propane tank to fuel it. Now I have a large 120 gallon tank for my house I want to use, because I don't have the small tank any more. I have a regular grill hooked up to the house tank currently. My question is can I just take it off my current grill and go straight into the Big easy? Will I need the regulator on the big easy or is it regulated at the tank? I M pretty sure I don't need the regulator but I figure better safe then sorry.

Mike

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Mark Nowicki

Get another small tank.

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Jason Roehl in Lafayette, IN

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Jason Roehl in Lafayette, IN

Your Big Easy should have a regulator on it. Use it--it's adjusted for a certain pressure of propane gas.

Personally, I wouldn't be switching things around that are connected to a large propane tank. Too much opportunity to lose a lot of expensive propane quickly. With a small tank, your loss is limited.

Jason

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Consult your propane supplier....

John in NM

They will know the answer and perhaps be able to get you set up for Christmas if not Thanksgiving.

In general, I would expect all propane appliances to use the same pressure, and yes, there is a regulator at the large tank. However, propane is a pretty dangerous fuel due to being heavier than air, so leaks are a big deal. Consult the pros and you should be able to get the frier set up as you want pretty easily.

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Walter Ahlgrim

Are you sure you want it connected to your big tank?

Once or twice I have gone to use the grill and found it was left on and the tank was empty. It is irritating to change the tank but not a big deal. Different story if I come home to fi the stove and water heater out because the neighbor kids thinking it a funny prank to turn on the grill.

I rarely move the grill but it is nice that it is not tied down.

Walta

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There are only two things

Mike L

on the house tank. A fireplace inside the house and a grill. The grill has a quick disconnect on it along with a shutoff.

Thanks for the reply's I decided to cook it in the oven this year until I can get the correct kit to connect it to the quick disconnect.

Happy Thanksgiving

Mike

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